Sushi (Paperback)

by Mia Detrick (Author), Kathryn Kleinman (Photographer) "Japan is an island nation, its surrounding seas warmed by Kuroshio, the plankton-rich Japan Current, and abundant with an astonishing variety of fish and shellfish..." (more)
Key Phrases: sushi case, rolled sushi, sushi rice, United States, West Coast (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The first book written in English on the art of Sushi, Sushi provides the curious with a detailed summary of the origins of sushi, a description of the sushi bar, sushi etiquette, and a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge on sashimi, rice, nigirizushi, makizushi, and Kansai-style sushi. Accompanied by stunning photographs, Sushi is sure to arouse the salivary glands of aficionados of this delicate cuisine as well as inform the curious about this age-old art.

About the Author
Mia Detrick grew up in Claremont California, and graduated from Pomona college with a degree in writing. She owns two stores, a clothing boutique and a flower shop, in Mill Valley, California.

Kathryn Kleinman is an award-winning photographer. She lives and works in Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (November 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877012385
• ISBN-13: 978-0877012382
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,157,395 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tasty visuals but low-protein content, March 18, 1998

By	P. Lozar "plozar" (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

For the sushi lover, this is erotica: scrumptious morsels, beautifully photographed and lovingly described. The author has eaten her way through an impressive variety of sushi, and her affection for her subject is evident throughout. However, the book is thin on practical guidance -- you won't find instructions on how to make sushi, or how to distinguish good sushi restaurants from those to be avoided at all costs. And it's dated: I haven't seen kobashira in a sushi bar for 10 years or so, after a contamination scare in Japan halted exports of this scallop. Still, the book is a pleasure to look at and to handle -- and I'm forever grateful to the author for introducing me to kohada.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant text and magnificent photographs, August 31, 1998

By A Customer

While this is not the book for those seeking instruction in the preparation of sushi, it is a wonderful book for those who enjoy eating sushi and sashimi in restaurants.

Mia Detrick describes the history and cultural context of sushi and the etiquette and tradition of the sushi bar so eloquently, that I could not postpone my next visit to one. Her descriptions of the varieties of sushi are detailed and provide useful information about the best seasons in which to order them. These descriptions are accompanied by fabulous photographs by Kathryn Kleinman.

This book is exactly what I needed and it has greatly enhanced my enjoyment of sushi.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book about Sushi Etiquette, History, February 23, 2003

By	StevenHB (Boston Area, USA) - See all my reviews

One reviewer was disappointed because s/he obviously expected a cookbook. This book is not about preparing sushi (or sashimi) at home.

This is a beautiful book full of wonderful photographs and sushi history. It also traces the tradition of the sushi chef to that of the samurai warrior. A fascinating story.

Do get the book if you want to know more about this food tradition.